Bob Wilson
About Bob Wilson
Bob Wilson is the Sr. Program Manager for Global Digital Enablement at Boston Scientific, with extensive experience in training, continuous improvement, and IT transformation.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Bob Wilson works as the Sr. Program Manager for Global Digital Enablement at Boston Scientific. Since starting in 2020, he has contributed to the company's global IT transformation efforts. His role involves spearheading digital enablement initiatives and strategies aimed at improving efficiency and innovation across the organization.
Previous Experience at Boston Scientific
Prior to his current role, Bob Wilson held several positions at Boston Scientific. From 2018 to 2020, he served as Sr. Manager, Business Consultant. Before that, he was the Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Training & Continuous Improvement from 2016 to 2018, and Manager, Operations Training & Lean Business Process/Value Improvement Champion from 2015 to 2016. His roles also included Manager, Training & Development (2014-2015) and Sr. Training & Development Specialist (2012-2014). These roles allowed him to gain extensive experience in manufacturing training, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.
Education and Academic Background
Bob Wilson holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management, earned between 2016 and 2018. He also graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Pre-Med in 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both business management and social sciences.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
Bob Wilson played a critical role in establishing and expanding Boston Scientific's Innovation Center of Excellence. He was a leading figure in the development of the global Robotic Process Automation pipeline, which involved accelerating team efforts. His initiatives in continuous improvement have contributed to over $100 million in cost improvements. His expertise includes Lean Startup, Design Thinking, and Corporate Intrapreneurship.
Early Professional Experience
Before joining Boston Scientific, Bob Wilson worked in various roles including Sr. Human Resources Coordinator at Allergan (2010-2011), Writing/Social Sciences Tutor and Program Manager/Developer/Teaching Assistant at UC Santa Barbara, Associate at Dekka-Tek, and Pharmacy Technician at San Ysidro Pharmacy. These roles enabled him to develop a versatile skill set across different domains.